Salt Lake City, Utah, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$30/hr
POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the Facilities Director, this position supervises full-time and seasonal crews responsible for grounds maintenance, sanitation, and horticulture at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Responsi…
Skills: Grounds Maintenance, Horticulture, Staff Supervision, Landscape Planning, Irrigation Systems
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Supervise full-time and seasonal crews in the maintenance of grounds, horticulture, and sanitation at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Manage landscape planning, equipment maintenance, and safety protocols while coordinating with other zoo departments for operations and events.
Requires four years of post-high school training in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field, plus four years of job-related experience including supervisory roles. A State of Utah Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicators License is required or must be obtainable within a few months.
Under the direction of the Facilities Director, this position supervises full-time and seasonal crews responsible for grounds maintenance, sanitation, and horticulture at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Responsibilities include care and maintenance of pathways, landscaped areas, trees and shrubs, irrigation systems, and related facilities, as well as support for special events. This is a working supervisory role requiring strong leadership, organizational, and technical skills.
Reports to: Director of Facilities
Supervises: Grounds staff (full-time and seasonal)
Education and Experience
Four (4) years post high school training in Agriculture, Horticulture, Turf Management, Agronomy, Botany or related field, with four (4) years of job- related experience. Must have leading or supervisory experience that is part of current job or in past experience area.
State of Utah, Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial‑ Pesticide Applicators License is required, or able to obtain one with a few months.
Possession of arborist, turf, and landscape certifications will be a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This list contains knowledge, skills, and abilities that are typically associated with the job.
Required technical skills include the knowledge and ability of:
Required mathematical skills include working knowledge of:
Required grounds skills include working knowledge of:
Must possess excellent communications skills:
Must have the ability to:
The incumbent must always demonstrate judgment, high integrity, and personal values consistent with the values of the Hogle Zoo.
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is a drug free workplace. All employees are subject random drug testing.
Work Environment
Tasks require a variety of moderately heavy physical activities which generally involve muscular strain. Requires activities related to walking, standing, bending, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential functions. Exposure to spraying of insecticides and herbicides, spreading of fertilizers, cleaning and sanitation chemicals heat, cold, noise, dust and fumes. Requires lifting of up to 50 lbs.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Utah’s Hogle Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Creating champions for wildlife by making connections between people and animals to inspire action.
Utah's Hogle Zoo creates champions for wildlife. We are located in Salt Lake City at the mouth of Emigration Canyon. Our property spans over 42 acres of hillside terrain and is home to diverse resident animals. Visitors of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy hundreds of animals in Wild Utah, African Savanna, Great Apes, Primate Forest, Small Animal Building, Rocky Shores, and Asian Highlands. Families can also enjoy a spin on the carousel or let the little ones explore the playground or splash pad. As a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, Utah's Hogle Zoo meets and exceeds the highest animal care, welfare, and facilities standards in the world as an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) -- a distinction given to only 10% of animal institutions. Utah’s Hogle Zoo is grateful to be part of the Zoo, Arts, & Parks (ZAP) program. ZAP aims to enhance Salt Lake County resident and visitor experiences through art, cultural, and recreational offerings. Utah's Hogle Zoo welcomes resourceful employees passionate about preserving the natural world and taking our mission to heart. Every position, from cashier to keeper, is vital to creating champions for wildlife each day.
Offices: 2600 E Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, US
Creating champions for wildlife by making connections between people and animals to inspire action.
Utah's Hogle Zoo creates champions for wildlife. We are located in Salt Lake City at the mouth of Emigration Canyon. Our property spans over 42 acres of hillside terrain and is home to diverse resident animals. Visitors of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy hundreds of animals in Wild Utah, African Savanna, Great Apes, Primate Forest, Small Animal Building, Rocky Shores, and Asian Highlands. Families can also enjoy a spin on the carousel or let the little ones explore the playground or splash pad. As a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, Utah's Hogle Zoo meets and exceeds the highest animal care, welfare, and facilities standards in the world as an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) -- a distinction given to only 10% of animal institutions. Utah’s Hogle Zoo is grateful to be part of the Zoo, Arts, & Parks (ZAP) program. ZAP aims to enhance Salt Lake County resident and visitor experiences through art, cultural, and recreational offerings. Utah's Hogle Zoo welcomes resourceful employees passionate about preserving the natural world and taking our mission to heart. Every position, from cashier to keeper, is vital to creating champions for wildlife each day.
Offices: 2600 E Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, US
